Apparently, there’s a sizable following for the Mercedes-Benz 319-series minibus over in Europe, which would explain why this 1965 Mercedes-Benz O319 D for sale on Hemmings.com has been treated to a restoration as loving as that applied to many passenger cars. From the seller’s description:

We are pleased to offer freshly finished rotisserie restored Mercedes Benz O319 D Bus, in last two years car was completely disassembled, body repaired and painted to original colour scheme. All parts used are either new or restored, everything is rust protected, wheel suspension parts have powder coat paint, engine rebuilt, gearbow rebuilt, new clutch, new brakes, steering parts are new, new interior etc, etc. Every step of restoration is picture documented.

Good job but I can’t help but wonder what you would do with it? Carry lots of people? OK, but that looks like a 220D engine which is probably 80 hp so it wouldn’t carry them very fast. One thing for sure: you wouldn’t likely find another one just like it at the car show.

I restored and regularly drive a Mercedes L306D. I still drool over every 319D that comes up for sale…so I only drool once every couple of years. I have to say that this is by far the most expensive one I have ever seen. They “usually” go for $7-12K…though never in this pristine shape.
BTW; My L306D has the OM615 in it. SLOW to get up to speed, but it can cruise at 65mph no problem. As I understand it, the 319D can go about 55mph.